Night Freight Handler - Dock Operations Pro

FedEx Freight; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in East Moline, IL is seeking a dock worker to transport freight between dock areas and trailers and to assist with loading/unloading operations. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify shipment paperwork, secure loads, and help customers with freight documentation.

Adherence to safety and company policies is required. The role involves varied shifts, physical duties, and potential hostler tasks, with opportunities to support high-volume freight moves in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior warehousing, freight handling and/or forklift experience preferred.
• If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, up to ~100 lbs dock plates.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull freight throughout shift.
• Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Verify documentation matches freight description using current system.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, or rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
• Perform hostling duties if required.
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Written & verbal communication

Ability to work independently or in a-

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in East Moline, IL is seeking a dock worker to transport freight between dock areas and trailers and to assist with loading/unloading operations. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify shipment paperwork, secure loads, and help customers with freight documentation.

Adherence to safety and company policies is required. The role involves varied shifts, physical duties, and potential hostler tasks, with opportunities to support high-volume freight moves in a